Wild One (Martha and the Vandellas song)
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William "Mickey" Stevenson and Ivy Jo Hunter | ||||
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"Wild One" is a dance single by
"Wild One" suffered somewhat in sales as it was released just four months after the monster hit "Dancing In The Street". Many radio stations were still playing that record.
Background
The song, which in lead singer Martha Reeves' description, was a tribute to bikers (released shortly after The Shangri-Las' "Leader of the Pack"), described the narrator's strong love for her "wild one" who is told he's "no good" by the narrator's close circle. The narrator tells her "wild one" to not listen to what others say and continue to "sav(ing his) love for (her)".
Personnel
- Lead vocals by Martha Reeves
- Background vocals by William "Mickey" Stevenson, and Ivy Jo Hunter
- Written and produced by William "Mickey" Stevenson and Ivy Jo Hunter
- Instrumentation by the Funk Brothers:[3]
- Benny Benjamin: drums
- James Jamerson: bass guitar
- Ivy Jo Hunter: percussion
- Jack Ashford: tambourine, vibes
- Robert White: guitar
- Eddie Willis: guitar
- Russ Conway: trumpet
- Herbert Williams: trumpet
- George Bohanon: trombone
- Paul Riser: trombone
- Henry Cosby: tenor saxophone
- Mike Terry: baritone saxophone
Chart performance
| Chart (1964-65) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 34 |
| US Top 50 in R&B Locations (Cash Box) | 11 |
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 378.
- ^ "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. November 28, 1964. p. 26. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ^ Liner notes. The Complete Motown Singles Vol. 4: 1964, Hip-O Select - B0005946-02, USA, 24 Feb 2006
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2013). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012. Record Research. p. 539.
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